Differential mechanisms of continuous theta burst stimulation and low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for chronic tinnitus: preliminary efficacy dissociation by local focalization vs. network dispersion

Objective

This study aimed to preliminarily compare clinical efficacy and neural mechanisms of continuous theta-burst stimulation (cTBS) and low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) targeting the auditory cortex in chronic subjective tinnitus. Differential effects on tinnitus loudness and distress, as well as the moderating role of disease duration, were explored.